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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,140.42, 338,308.24 and 184,604.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,140.42, 338,308.24 and 184,604.26 is: 254,764.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,140.42 : 338,308.24 = 184,604.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,140.42/338,308.24 = 184,604.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,140.42x = 338,308.24 × 184,604.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,140.42x = 62,453,142,297.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,453,142,297.10/245,140.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,764.77

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